ITN-BUET News

ITN-BUET with FSM Network and WSUP advocates for the right of Sanitation, Waste, and RMG workers to the labor reform commission

In a major step toward improving the rights and working conditions of sanitation, waste, and Ready-Made Garment (RMG) workers WSUP and the Bangladesh FSM Network jointly organized a consultation meeting with the Labor Reform Commission on January 30, 2025, at the Sromo Bhaban Conference Room in Dhaka.

January 30, 2025

FSM business and marketing training empowers sanitation entrepreneurs in Nepal

Fecal Sludge Management (FSM) is an important component of urban sanitation. In many urban and peri-urban areas, inadequate FSM services pose significant challenges, leading to health hazards and environmental pollution.

January 30, 2025

The South and South Southeast Asia CWIS forum emphasizes capacity building for accelerating sanitation in the region

The South and South-East Asia City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Forum successfully convened at Bandung, Indonesia on January 13-14, 2025.

January 14, 2025

Empowering cities: CWIS mentor cities training workshop successfully concludes

A three-day Training Workshop for CWIS (Citywide Inclusive Sanitation) Mentor Cities was successfully conducted from January 4 to January 6, 2025, at ITN-BUET Dhaka and CCULB Resort in Gazipur.

January 06, 2025

Professor Dr. Rowshan Mamtaz assumes leadership as director of ITN-BUET

Professor Dr. Rowshan Mamtaz has taken charge as the Director of the International Training Network at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (ITN-BUET), marking a historic milestone for the institution.

December 30, 2024

Showcasing innovations in Climate-Resilient Toilet

A virtual workshop on Climate-Resilient Toilet (CRT) Technology, jointly organized by ITN-BUET and Finish Mondial Bangladesh on December 11, 2024, brought together 107 participants, including experts, policymakers, students, and representatives from various sectors

December 11, 2024

The city corporation and WASA officials enhanced their understandings and commitment towards transformative onsite sanitation technologies

ITN-BUET, with sector partners, is working together to transform the existing on-site sanitation technology in the cities. In collaboration with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Bangladesh, and with technical support from technology providers, ITN-BUET organized ‘Training of Trainers (ToT) on Safely Managed On-Site Sanitation: Transformative Technological Solutions for City Dwellers’ at CCULB Resort & Convention Hall from 7 to 9 December 2024.

December 09, 2024

National workshop inspiring proactive engagement for sustainability of Inclusive and Integrated Sanitation and Hygiene Project

Effective co-ordination and strong teamwork are essential for sustainability of human development focused project interventions. With the objective of building well-fortified cohesiveness among implementing partners, a National Consultative Workshop on Proactive Engagement and Ownership for Sustainability under the LLF-Funded Inclusive and Integrated Sanitation and Hygiene Project was held during 6–8 December 2024.

December 08, 2024

ITN-BUET and DSK forge strategic partnership to enhance collaboration

A partnership agreement was formalized between the International Training Network Centre of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (ITN-BUET) and Dushtha Shasthya Kendra (DSK) to strengthen Bangladesh’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector on December 4, 2024.

December 04, 2024

Exposure to sustainable and integrated waste management for emerging professionals

ITN-BUET organized a comprehensive learning visit to Sakhipur, Tangail on December 3, 2024. In the learning visit, a total of 26 including 14 female post-graduate students from the Department of Civil Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) participated.

December 03, 2024